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We used fruit mince bought in a jar from the supermarket, but home-made would be even better. Store squares in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

Jazz up your standard weekend barbecue with this delicious grilled beef rump recipe. It's complete with a fragrant anchovy butter and roasted tomato and capsicum salad - too good.

This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.

Delicious Asian-style chicken infused with lime leaf and lemongrass.

Crispy and crunchy dukkah-coated lamb cutlets with honey and pomegranate molasses.

Storage in refrigerator for about 1 month. Note

With a layer of dark chocolate, creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry jelly, this slice is a most decadent treat.

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note

To make hazelnut and coffee friands, omit the walnuts and replace with 125g hazelnut meal. Note

A light and refreshing vegetable curry with yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

A delicious Italian taleggio, prosciutto and rocket pizzas from Australian Women's Weekly.

These crispy crab cakes are delicious served with aioli and a green salad.

This quick and easy pasta dish combines delicate smoked salmon, fresh fennel, dill and cream to create a flavour explosion that the whole family will love.

We used ling fillets in this recipe, but you can use your favourite white fish fillet. You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Serve the skewers with lime wedges, if you like. Note

If you don’t have the time to make the crostini, ready-made crostini can be found in various flavours in most delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

Kumara, spinach and ricotta go together beautifully in this easy pasta dish.

This delicious sushi salad not only looks beautiful, it also allows you to enjoy the freshness and taste of sushi without the bother involved in assembling this traditional Japanese delicacy.

Serve with lemon wedges. Note

There's nothing yummier than wiping up the last juices from garlic and chilli prawn with a slice of fresh, crusty bread.

Rolls can be made a day ahead; keep, covered with a damp paper towel, in the refrigerator. Note

If you prefer, you can use 11/4 cups (380g) bottled fruit mince instead of the filling in this recipe. Note

Fast and easy stir-fried vegetables with chilli and cashew nuts.

We used cannellini beans in this recipe but you could use any white bean you like. The lemon juice and zest add a delightfully fresh note to this moreish dip.

You can add grated lemon rind to the parmesan crumbs to add extra zest to these lamb cutlets if you like.

Make the most of fresh summer berries with this stunning vanilla custard flan.

Singapore chilli crab is this island nation's unofficial national dish and, like Singapore itself, is an amalgam of the best of its Malaysian, Indian and Chinese past.

Make your baby shower special with these delicious chocolate and orange cupcakes.

Crunchy lettuce wedges with a sweet and sour lemony dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

This yummy mango and lime mousse makes a fruity and tangy alternative to the usual chocolate kind. With the slightly boozy and most delicious element of creme de menthe, you have a dessert just for the adults.

Dill yoghurt dressing is the perfect accompaniment to this delicate poached trout.

Store the balls in an airtight container, separated with baking paper, at room temperature, for up to 1 week. Note

Just a little lime and chilli will finish off this perfectly roasted snapper. Serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad, depending on your preference.

This delicious Moroccan spiced couscous dish is packed full of flavour and is super quick to prepare, making it a perfect mid-week family dinner.

This delicious creamy cocktail is a good seasonal alternative to egg nog if you like something lighter in texture.

You could use peach slices in place of raspberries and peach liqueur rather than strawberry when making this delightful party drink if you like.

Tossed in a zingy red wine vinaigrette, this salad is full of flavours due to a variety of punchy herbs and greens.

A closed 25cm (10-inch) springform pan can be used to make this cake. Once the toffee is processed with the mint leaves, it will become sticky and must be used immediately. Note

Use the best fish stock you can get for this recipe as the flavour relies on a good stock. Note

Perfect for the lunchbox, these easy berry muffins make a delicious morning or afternoon snack.

Make sure you use prepared white horseradish in the dressing and not the blended condiment sold by the name of horseradish cream. Note

This nutritious, filling breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

A great dish for meat-free Monday, or any other day you choose to cook a vegetarian feast, this lentil and egg curry can be bulked out with tender little cauliflower florets.

A tender and slowcooked vegetable ratatouille, a French provencal dish, from Australian Women's Weekly.

Corn (maize) was brought back to Europe from the US by Christopher Columbus. It has become an Italian staple in the form of polenta. In the US, corn bread may be served with butter and jam, or as an accompaniment to casseroles and other meat dishes.

Spiced yoghurt adds perfumed creaminess to these peaches caramelised in brown sugar. Caramelising the peaches deepens their natural flavour.

This flavoursome dip goes well with crudités, potato wedges or barbecued chicken wings.

A fragrant and delicious warm rice and chickpea salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Balmain bugs, otherwise known as butterfly fan lobster, was used in this recipe, but you could also use the same weight of scampi or uncooked large king prawns.

Spice up your Vietnamese omelette with this delicious recipe.

These spiced, fluffy apple muffins are made even more delicious with a crunchy streusel topping.

No Christmas would be complete without a rich fruit cake such as this orange-scented beauty.

Spoil the chocoholics with these triple-chocolate and hazelnut cookies.

Make the lime and mint granita at the last minute ­ it will melt quickly if left waiting. Cut the top and bottom off each orange and grapefruit, cut down the side following the curve of the fruit, to remove the rind and white pith. Segment the fruit over a plate or bowl, cutting between […]

Top the cake with cachous or chocolate sprinkles instead of the curls, if you prefer. Note

Use your fingers to dig in to these lip-smacking, spicy barbecued prawns.

Crab meat is available from fish markets and the seafood section of some major supermarkets. Note

A quick and easy beef and vegetable stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

This light, colourful dish is a beautiful way to enjoy fresh fish.

Jerusalem artichokes have a knobbly, uneven surface, but under the skin, their creamy colour and consistency is worth the peeling effort. They have a delicious and distinctively nutty taste, like hazelnuts or chestnuts, and a crisp and crunchy texture, like a water chestnut.

This soup makes a fantastic meal for winter nights.

Give your traditional shortbread a twist with this chocolate pistachio shortbread recipe from the Women's Weekly! Delicious as an afternoon tea treat, or wrapped in cellophane for homemade Christmas food gift.

This delicious pork and vegetable soup is packed full of goodness and beautiful Japanese flavours that will leave you wanting more. The tender meat and noodles work perfectly together in this healthy Winter dish.

Ruby red grapefruit juice gives this drink a beautiful blush colour.

Mint and orange combine to flavour this amazing glazed tropical fruit salad. If you like, serve with a dollop of creamy coconut ice-cream for an indulgent summer treat.

If snake beans are unavailable, use green beans. Note

Chicken can be crumbed one day ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Cook chicken just before serving. Note

Using lime curd for the filling of this tangy tart means you only have to bake the pie case, the rest is just a matter of setting.

Nothing says decadence quite like a platter of fresh oysters. Drizzle them with these three fresh, fragrant and delicious Asian inspired dressings and watch them disappear.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Watermelon and mint granita, a semi-frozen dessert originating from Sicily.

Served with udon noodles and a punchy ginger and hazelnut dressing, this pork salad is deliciously satisfying.

This is another classic from the southwest of France and the trick is to not overcook the breasts of duck.

Tart, sweet and fragrant oranges make these buttery shortbread triangles especially delectable. If you like, try substituting the lemon rind for the orange rind and add ⅓ cup (45g) coarsely chopped dried cranberries to the dough.